The head of Edhi Foundation Faisal Edhi has donated Rs10 million to Imran Khan’s Corona Relief Fund. But, the noble gesture of Faisal Edhi is being criticized by many. Prime Minister Imran Khan is also facing the wrath of the netizens for taking the money from a charitable organization.
“I thought Faisal Edhi is receiving the cheque from Imran Khan. No! He is actually donating to PM Corona Fund from the money collected from people who trust Edhi Foundation,” one Twitter user wrote.
People donate money to the Edhi Foundation based on the trust and believe that the money will be used for the right cause. Now, they are questioning Abdul Sattar Edhi‘s Foundation, the purpose of their donation if it was to be used for another cause.
An uproar on social media
People have always trusted the Edhi Foundation more than any government organization in Pakistan when it comes to helping humanity. However, it is now in hot water after people raised questions and doubted their credibility. For some people, it has also lost trust.
Time for #FaisalEdhi to declare source of 10 million rupees donation. We are regular donors to #EdhiFoundation and there has been no intimation from them about a #PMCoronaRelief collection. Pls declare if it was a personal donation or from the foundation funds
— Saadia Bukhari (@SaadiaBukhari) April 16, 2020
Faisal Edhi is ruining name of his father. He will destroy the image of Edhi Foundation by stooping to the level of beggars like Imran Khan. Someone please talk sense into him. People give you money because they don't trust the government. How can you use their money like that?
— Muhandis (@TheMuhandiss) April 16, 2020
I would have no objection if #EdhiFoundation opened a collection for donations to the PM fund. Then it's okay if people donate through them. But to make use of funds given for direct application to the initiatives of Edhi cannot be diverted to a charity of Faisal Edhi's choice
— Saadia Bukhari (@SaadiaBukhari) April 16, 2020
From the death of Abdul Satar Edhi, I never trust on Edhi more, now with this picture such dogma has proved. I just wanted to ask frkm Faisal Edhi, the money which U brazenly handing over to PM fr earning Wah wah, frm where U hv earned that, people trust Edhi whch remain no more. pic.twitter.com/0kKzsMHdsq
— Khaleek kohistani (@KhalekKohistani) April 15, 2020
https://twitter.com/SanaSha07685837/status/1250538376845037569?s=20
Many people are also criticizing Khan for taking the donation from a non-profit organization (NGO).
The premier recently announced the Corona Relief Fund to provide assistance to the weak segments. He also has been urging nationals to help those in need. Meanwhile, according to PM, the federal government is mapping deserved persons to directly provide them financial assistance.
However, still many people are living in misery and are complaining that no one came to their help. Most recently, Saleem Sabri, a close aide of late Amjad Sabri protested against the Sindh government for not giving him his compensation money. He is living in poverty during the ongoing virus but no relief program even has helped him so far.
Well, we are hoping that the PTI government’s intentions are good and it is trying to help the poor in this difficult time. However, we do want all the money raised to be used for the cause only. You know what we mean.
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